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Trump Discloses Classified Material to Russians

The cover story during the campaign was Hillary would be the candidate if elected we needed to worry about mishandling classified information. Turns out it’s Donald Trump who can’t help but pass along state secrets to his Russian bed buddies. … Continue reading

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Haymarket Whiskey Bar Clears Away The Blues

After a particularly soul crushing day of corporate consulting, I wasn’t prepared to immediately hop on the expressway for the evening commute home. I had too much anxiety and aggravation built up. These demons needed exorcising first, otherwise I risked … Continue reading

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Trump Fires Comey Amid Russia Ties Probe

Donald Trump is a clear and present danger to the United States. That is becoming more evident day-by-day as the current president sees his faltering leadership decay. The current firestorm enveloping his presidency was ignited Tuesday when Trump haphazardly fired … Continue reading

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GOP Rush to Pass Faulty Alternative to ACA 

It makes no sense that Republicans are preparing to hold a vote in the House today on a repeal and replace for Obamacare without having read the bill. The amendments were not in place until last night and a finished … Continue reading

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Donald Trump Doesn’t Stand By Anything

Is it just me or does Donald Trump seem a bit stranger than usual? Admittedly he’s always off-kilter, jumping from topic-to-topic, like a pinball ricocheting around. Yet over the past 72 hours, in several interviews surrounding his administration reaching the … Continue reading

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Trump Success Lacking 100 Days into Term

With Saturday marking the 100th day of the Trump administration, there is a longstanding tradition of evaluation that comes with reaching this initial milestone in a new presidency. Sure there is an arbitrary nature in trying to measure an entire administration … Continue reading

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Sleeping with the Fishes at Georgia Aquarium

My main purpose for being in Atlanta was to attend the Radiohead concert Saturday night, but with six hours till showtime I wanted to explore a small corner of what this impressive city had to offer. Factoring in that I … Continue reading

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Biscuits Aplenty at Atlanta Breakfast Club

Waking up Saturday morning on the 14th floor of the W Hotel in Atlanta I had the distinct feeling of anticipation, akin to the one customary on Christmas morning. Radiohead would take the stage at Philips Arena in 10-hours. Between … Continue reading

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Atlanta’s Noble Fin Hits the Spot

Regardless of good intentions, rarely do I manage to depart my house on a road trip as early as anticipated. Maia and I had taken Friday off and were driving to Atlanta to see Radiohead on April 1 at Philips … Continue reading

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Trump’s Trouble with the Truth

Remember in grade school learning about the former presidents. There was a mythical quality surrounding young George Washington and his escapade of chopping down a cherry tree. He could never tell a lie. My how times have changed. Now we … Continue reading

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